Statewide Media Strategy & External Affairs Director

Department of Premier and Cabinet; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of the Premier and Cabinet in Brisbane seeks a Director, External Affairs to lead a multidisciplinary team and shape proactive media strategies. You will provide trusted advice to senior leaders, sharpen story angles and influence outcomes in a fast-moving public sector environment.

The role emphasizes exceptional news judgment, strong relationships and the confidence to engage with senior decision-makers, delivering strategic media and external affairs support across statewide

Qualifications

• Leads external affairs in a government department
• Sharp news judgment and ability to shape a story angle
• Builds networks and advises senior leaders on communications

Responsibilities

• Lead a high-performing, multi-disciplinary External Affairs team
• Develop proactive media strategies and provide trusted advice on complex issues
• Oversee speeches, media materials and public information delivery

Skills

Media leadership

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder relations

Job description

Department of the Premier and Cabinet in Brisbane seeks a Director, External Affairs to lead a multidisciplinary team and shape proactive media strategies. You will provide trusted advice to senior leaders, sharpen story angles and influence outcomes in a fast-moving public sector environment.

The role emphasizes exceptional news judgment, strong relationships and the confidence to engage with senior decision-makers, delivering strategic media and external affairs support across statewide